WW Crunch Bars

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The WW Crunch Bars are delicious and guilt-free. They are a lighter version of classic crunch bars with lighter ingredients like peanut butter, sugar-free chocolate, and puffed rice. All of these ingredients give you a classic crunch bar, but with few calories and WW points. You can prepare these in a few minutes and then chill them. They do not need baking time. The WW Crunch Bars are a perfect snack for Weight Watchers with alternative ingredients that help limit the WW points and calories. The result of using such ingredients gives you a crunchy and tasty chocolate-coated bar that you can consume while following your WW goals.

STATS:

  • Caloric count: 88 kcal
  • Prep duration: Ten minutes
  • Cook time: 2 minutes (melting)
  • Chilling duration: 2 hours
  • Total time: 2 hours and 15 minutes
  • Serving size: 1 bar
  • Cuisine: American
  • Course: Snack / Dessert
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Servings: 12 bars

EQUIPMENT:

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Silicon spatula
  • Mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • 8×8-inch square baking pan

INGREDIENTS:

  • ½ cup low-fat peanut butter
  • 3 cups puffed rice cereal
  • ½ cup sugar-free maple syrup
  • Half cup sugar-free chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

INGREDIENT NOTES:

PUFFED RICE CEREAL:

  • Puffed rice cereal helps give a mild crunch. Alternative options include crushed cornflakes or puffed quinoa.

LOW-FAT PEANUT BUTTER:

  • This peanut butter improves the taste and also the creaminess inside the bars while also binding them together. Alternative options include almond butter or tahini.

SUGAR-FREE MAPLE SYRUP:

  • The bars remain delicious when we use sugar-free syrup without the addition of many calories or WW points. For the substitute option, use

SUGAR-FREE CHOCOLATE CHIPS:

  • These chocolate chips are useful in providing a rich chocolate topping for the crunch bars, and they also keep points low. For an alternative option, you can utilize 70% dark chocolate, but it will increase calories.

COCONUT OIL:

  • Coconut oil allows the chocolate to melt and settle the top layer without shattering. An alternative option for this ingredient is any neutral oil.

VANILLA EXTRACT:

  • Vanilla essence provides sweetness and scent. Almond and caramel extract are options for alternatives.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Use the parchment to put over the pan.
  2. Using a microwave-safe bowl, mix peanut butter and sugar-free maple syrup.
  3. Microwave it for twenty to thirty seconds.
  4. Include vanilla essence and salt.
  5. Fold in the puffed rice cereal till you coat it properly.
  6. Utilize a spatula for pressing this mixture into the pan.
  7. Mix coconut oil and chocolate chips in a bowl.
  8. Melt in the microwave.
  9. Repeat till the mixture is smooth.
  10. Now, take the melted chocolate and spread it evenly across the cereal mixture.
  11. Put this inside the fridge for 2 hours.
  12. Then cut into twelve bars.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • You can have these crunch bars with tea.
  • Take some low-fat yogurt and crumble the crunch bars on top to make it look like a dessert.
  • Pair these tasty crunch bars with fruit.

TIPS:

  • To prevent the bars from becoming crumbly, make sure you are pressing the mixture firmly.
  • If you want even lower points, you can make use of PB2.
  • For the bars to retain their firmness, keep them in the fridge.
  • To include fiber, add one or two tablespoons of chia seeds.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Keep in a sealed box for seven days.

FREEZER:

  • Put these bars inside the freezer for two months. Before eating, defrost for about ten to fifteen minutes.

FAQs:

Is it fine to prepare this recipe without the use of chocolate?

  • You can only drizzle the chocolate if you want to omit the coating step.

Will kids enjoy this recipe?

  • Yes, since the bars taste just like the regular treats that are crispy.

What other alternatives are there for peanut butter?

  • You can utilize cashew butter, almond butter, or PB2.

Will the crunch bars maintain their texture at room temperature?

  • They might not. If you keep them inside the fridge, you will obtain their best texture.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 88 kcal

Total carbs: 13 grams

Net carbs: 12 grams

Fiber: 1 gram

Protein: 3 grams

Total fat: 3 grams

Calcium: 5 milligrams

Iron: 0.4 milligrams

Vitamin A: 22 IU

Sodium: 65 milligrams

Potassium: 50 milligrams

Serving size: 1 bar

Serving: 12 bars

Weight Watcher Points: 2-3 points